FRC found a disparity among the eight states' interoperability plans. South Carolina and Florida have statewide 800MHz networks available for all jurisdictions to connect to, creating effective interoperable communications, according to the report.

Texas links networks from different departments in areas where the networks overlap but does not have a statewide system. Louisiana has an older statewide analog network that connects state agencies but does not interconnect with local public safety departments, the report stated.

Mississippi has 40 different radio systems, and while its Wireless Communication Commission has met to discuss improvements, nothing has been agreed upon.

Alabama's Emergency Management Agency provides radios to first responders during disasters but has no statewide network.